Book Report Guidelines
Standard Format for Fiction
(100 Points)
* Paragraph 1 -- Introduction (10 pts.)
Begin with a grabber to hook the reader. Tell the title of the book. Tell who wrote it. Provide the name of of the illustrator, if there is one. What kind of novel is it (historical fiction, science fiction, etc.)? Has the book won any awards? How many pages does the book have? When and where was it published?
* Paragraph 2 -- Setting (15 pts.)
Where and when does the story take place? Give a detailed
description of the setting and how it affects the story.
* Paragraph 3 -- Characters (20 pts.)
Who are the main characters in the book? How old are they?
What do they look like? Describe their personalities. How do
they change as the novel develops? Who is your favorite character?
* Paragraph 4 -- Plot (20 pts.)
Write a short summary that describes the important events that
happen in the book. Include examples from the beginning, the
middle, and the end of the book.
* Paragraph 5 -- Analysis (20 pts.)
What was the theme of the novel? Describe your favorite and least favorite parts of the book. Explain why. Is the book well written? Would you recommend this book to others? Tell why or why not?
* Don’t forget:
Spelling (5 pts.)
Capitalization and Punctuation (5 pts.)
Neatness (5 pts.)
